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Female Representation in Senior Positions Within Private and Public Institutions in the Third-level Education Sector in Ireland.
Get PDFIn the past years, female representation in the work environment discussions have increased and become more prominent. This study investigates the representation of women in senior roles within third-level educational institutions in Ireland, with a particular focus on the barriers and enablers that influence gender diversity in leadership. Despite global advancements in gender equality, women remain significantly underrepresented in the highest levels of academia, a phenomenon often attributed to the "Glass Ceiling." This research aims to investigate the current extent of female representation within a localised context for leading positions in Irish colleges and universities and analyse the impact of existing gender diversity initiatives and the cultural and organisational challenges.
This research mainly adopted a positivist research philosophy integrated with a pragmatic view, allowing a value-free analysis of responses and comparison with literature and empirical data gathered from other sources, such as the Athena SWAN Charter, Central Statistics Office, and the HEA National Gender Equality Review. Through a mixed-methods approach, including an online survey and open comments, over 950 staff members from public and private institutions were invited to participate and contribute to this study, where 175 participants provided a 29% response rate. Based on findings, this study highlights gaps in the literature regarding the historical context, the cultural sphere and society, gender and diversity, the “Glass Ceiling” theory, ESG and CG for institutions, analysing the intersectionality of gender and the effectiveness of gender diversity initiatives over time, offering recommendations for industry practitioners and researchers, providing a deeper insight into how Governance and initiatives impact the workforce perception and how this varies between genders.
This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on gender equality in academia by providing empirical evidence from the Irish context and identifying critical areas for further exploration, such as a qualitative study and the extension of the sentiment analysis, underscoring the importance of sustained efforts to create an inclusive environment where women can thrive in senior leadership roles, enhancing the overall effectiveness, innovation of educational institutions, and efforts to close the gender gap in leadership roles, ensuring that the progress is not only maintained but accelerated
Towards a Greener Future: The Vape Battery Recycling Challenge. Recycling Practices and Environmental Impact of Disposable Vape Batteries in Monkstown.
Get PDFIn the first stage, it will evaluate if it is a waste management system of that type. Afterwards, their actions are measured to identify where they fall short and locations assistance is accessible on the maintenance side. The study will have the advantage of access to sales data related specifically in terms of how many vaporizers were ordered, sold weekly, and returned to store. It was the foundation to give more precise metrics on analyzing and prototyping an in-store recycling bin. This mimic will help ensure the recycling (or other disposal) of single use vaporizers for more sustainable waste management.
This will be achieved through utilizing qualitative processes, such as semi-structured interviews and participant observation. Consumer interviews shall be performed to learn about consumer behaviour post use of vaping waste and current practice observations within the store regarding handling waste management. Customer attitudes and perceptions toward recycling disposable vaping batteries that will be investigated via closed-ended questionnaires.
By taking such a broad approach, this will find the obstacles and possibilities of recycling at retail sites from disposable vape batteries. The research will end in the proposal of a better waste management system that can be implemented for Monkstown as well, addressing its problems and moving further to aid other communities having similar difficulties. This research has the power to change policy and practice into a sustainable responsible waste management of tomorrow.
This research will not go into detail about consumer behavior of vaping, such as flavors or brand preferences and how long consumers have been consuming. It will also only be done with the brands marketed by Spar Monkstown, and only on disposable vapers too, excluding other types of vapers or electronic cigarettes. At the same time, it will not deal with any of the social ethics on consumption issues such as legality or harm to health in the use of substances whether it is right or wrong to consume and even individual perceptions. It also won't qualify as environmental harm, rather trying to show that there is a gap in the recycling loop for trash from dispose of VOLCANO vaporizer
Reshaping the Irish Economy: The Impact of International Mergers and Acquisitions on the Irish Technology Sector (2021-2023)
No full textThis dissertation investigates the impact of international mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on the Irish technology sector, focusing on how these activities have reshaped corporate strategies, influenced organizational culture, and affected the broader economic landscape from 2021 to 2023. The research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the key challenges and opportunities faced by Irish technology firms involved in M&A, with particular attention to strategic realignment, workforce integration, and regulatory influences.
The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative survey data from professionals within the Irish technology sector with qualitative insights obtained through structured interviews with senior executives from companies that experienced M&A during the period. The surveys captured perspectives on organizational culture, strategic realignment, employee morale, and economic impact, while the interviews provided deeper context on leadership decisions, cultural integration, and strategic shifts post-acquisition.
Key findings from the research reveal that strategic realignment is a critical driver of post-M&A success. Companies that effectively realigned their strategies towards global expansion, product innovation, and operational efficiency were better positioned to realize the benefits of M&A, such as increased market share and competitive advantage. These companies often leveraged synergies from the merger to innovate more rapidly, penetrate new markets, and streamline operations, leading to sustained growth. However, the research also underscores the complexities of cultural integration, with several companies struggling to maintain employee morale and cohesive corporate cultures following mergers.
The research also highlights the supportive role of Ireland’s regulatory environment in facilitating M&A activities, enabling smoother transitions for firms while ensuring compliance with legal and financial standards. Nonetheless, the increased competition from global players entering the Irish market post-M&A presents both challenges and opportunities for local firms.
This study contributes to both academic literature and business practice by providing actionable recommendations for companies to enhance post-M&A integration and for policymakers to sustain a regulatory framework that fosters both growth and fair competition in the technology sector. Future research directions are proposed, focusing on longitudinal studies of post-M&A outcomes and comparative analyses across different industries and regions
Exploration Of Sustainable Marketing Strategies Based on Kerala Clothing SMEs
Get PDFChapter 1: This study aims to explore Sustainable marketing strategies based on the Kerala
clothing SME organizations. It concentrates on understanding the importance of the
Sustainable marketing approach of clothing organizations of Kerala and discusses several types
of sustainable business practices and marketing strategies development organizations of
Kerala. After that, the study discussed the importance of Sustainable marketing including
organizations. In this respect to understand the key facts of the study, the study has established
important objectives and Research questions to pursue the research process.
Chapter 2: A sustainable marketing strategy is a process that prioritizes social, economic, and
environmental positive impact and develops products that focus on social and environmental
impact. It helps companies to handle sustainability issues and is devoted to social
accountability. Sustainable marketing is a method that promotes products that can lower the
social and environmental impact. To discuss the importance of Sustainable marketing strategies
in the clothing business the study has discussed two important theories the corporate
sustainability theory and the green economic theory
Chapter 3 examines the sustainable marketing strategies of Kerala's clothing SMEs,
employing surveys and company records to analyze their impact on customer behavior and
business outcomes, supporting informed decision-making. Positive philosophy emphasizes the
structure of research and enhances the rigor and reliability of research findings. Understanding
the idea of Sustainable marketing strategies and developing ways to improve statistical tools
and techniques allows generalizing findings by enhancing the research's external validity.
Chapter 4 is associated with data collected from the participants analyzed with relevant
references. The primary objective of graphical analysis is to explore sustainable marketing
strategies to identify growth opportunities by clothing SMEs in Kerala. The primary
quantitative analysis states that technological advancement, especially AI, is promoting the
marketing strategies of the clothing industry.
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Chapter 5 concluded the overall research process by establishing the main fact of the research
topic by aligning the research objectives and research questions with each chapter to explain
the importance of sustainable marketing strategies for clothing SMEs of Kerala. In addition,
this chapter evaluates how a sustainable marketing strategy can help the clothing industry of
Kerala. In this chapter, the researcher also gave important recommendations to improve the
research process and indicate the study's main research gap. Finally, the study explains the
future scope of the research process to explore Sustainable-marketing strategies for the clothing
SME industries of Keral
A Study on Consumer Preference in Sustainability by Use of Virtual Card Payments in Ireland
Get PDFThis research aims to analyse the impact of virtual card payments on sustainable consumption in Ireland, focusing on how digital payment technologies influence consumer behavior towards environmentally friendly practices. It examines the growing adoption of virtual cards, their role in enhancing security and convenience, and their potential to drive sustainable purchasing decisions. By analyzing consumer preferences and behaviours, the study aims to bridge the gap between financial innovations and environmental sustainability.
The literature review explores the adoption of virtual card payments in Ireland, highlighting technological progression and consumer attitudes across age groups. It covers factors such as digital literacy, trust, lifestyle, and government initiatives. The review also examines consumer perceptions of digital payments, their convenience, security, and sustainability benefits.
The study used a quantitative approach with structured questionnaires to analyze consumer perceptions of sustainable virtual card payments in Ireland. It employed positivism and deductive methods to identify trends and factors influencing payment choices. Data were collected via online surveys and group discussions, with ethical considerations ensuring validity and reliability.
A results and discussion chapter focussing on appraisals in Ireland of consumer behaviour approaches the issue through examining virtual card payments acceptance as an entity. The findings confirm the correlation between virtual card adoption and green purchasing, with ease of use, security and environmental benefits being identified as key drivers. Despite that, adoption is suffered by things like ignorance and security issues. The differing opinions of those three camps on the environmental impact point to an obvious need for better dialogue. The findings offer academic insights and professional guidance to enhance virtual payment systems, activate pro-environmental consumption behaviour.
Having reviewed the results on virtual card use, this chapter concludes by restating its potential influence over sustainable buying behaviour, while it also cites a recommendation and conclusion. It identifies important drivers and barriers and provides practical advice on improving safety, awareness and barriers. The chapter discusses research contributions, limitations, and future prospects and the findings
provide a basis for further research on digital payment systems and their role in promoting environmental awarenes
The Factors That Influence Investment Decisions Among International Working Students in Ireland
Get PDFThe primary goal of the study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing investment decisions among international working students in Ireland.
100 international working students make up the study's target audience. The main technique for gathering data is using a structured questionnaire. A convenient sample strategy was the sample plan used for the investigation. The quantitative study's data analysis objective was to combine regression analysis, ANOVA, and T-test using SPSS.
The first objective is to investigate international working students' level of awareness regarding the numerous investment platforms and their financial independence behaviour. The variables for the first objective is gold,Real Estate,Fixed Deposits,Mutual funds and Others. The tool for analysis is rank analysis.The result found that gold is the most preferred investment platform among the students.
Objective two is to examine the impact of international working students' demographic factors on investment decision criteria on more preferred investment alternatives in Ireland. The variables for measuring investment decision criteria are “In most cases, my investment decisions support my investment objectives.” My investment holding periods are spread over a long period.I have risk tolerance towards my investment decisions.,My reactions towards losses are normal, and I usually get the expected return on my investment decision.”
The demographic variables include gender, age. education and jobrole. The results are as follows. The results found that gender is significant in determining the investment decision criteria among international working students. Males have got the higher mean score on the investment decision criteria among international working students.Factors like age, education and job role do not impact the investment decision criteria.
Objective three is to evaluate the impact of behavioural factors and perceptions of international working students in Ireland towards financial investment.The tool for analysis is regression analysis. Thus, it is evident that anxiety and overconfidence directly impact financial investment. Other variables did not affect financial investmen
Assessing Perception and Adoption of Robotics Among Healthcare Professionals in Kerala : A Quantitative Study on Acceptance of Robotics Within Healthcare Sector.
No full textRobotics, initially developed for automation and precision tasks across various industries, have now established a vital role in healthcare by alleviating burdens for both patients and medical professionals. This study primarily seeks to investigate how healthcare professionals in Kerala perceive robotics and to assess the extent of their adoption of these technologies. It aims to understand the acceptance of robotics in the healthcare sector, providing insights into potential barriers and facilitators for integrating robotics into medical practice in Kerala. Utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and employing structured surveys and statistical analysis, the study delivers robust insights into the current state of robotics integration in healthcare by assessing the perceptions of professionals employed in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities across Kerala. Surveying 70 healthcare professionals, the research unveils significant enthusiasm, particularly among younger professionals aged 24-34. Overall, 67% of the respondents recognize the benefits of robotics in automating routine tasks, enhancing surgical precision, and improving operational efficiency through error reduction. The study highlights key challenges: 49% of respondents report a lack of comprehensive training as a major barrier to training, while 38% cite financial constraints as major challenge to broader adoption. Despite these challenges, 53% of professionals express strong support for integrating robotics, showcasing their readiness to leverage technology for enhanced patient care and surgical outcomes. Additionally, the study identifies a positive relationship between increased awareness of robotics and greater comfort in using this technology, suggesting that enhancing knowledge could significantly improve comfort levels and adoption rates among healthcare professionals. These findings underscore a generational shift towards embracing advanced technologies and emphasize the need for targeted training programs and strategic policy development to facilitate the adoption of robotics, aiming to make healthcare services in Kerala more precise, efficient, and cost-effective
To explore financial literacy experience and understanding of international students in Dublin
Get PDFThe study is aimed to explore the financial literacy experience and understanding of international student in Dublin. The study will explore the four components which are financial knowledge, financial attitudes, financial behaviors, and financial environment. This study also analyzes how they cope with the challenges of managing their personal finances in a foreign cultural and economic environment. Through semi-structured interviews and qualitative analysis. The findings suggest that cultural background, economic stress, and level of financial education have a significant impact on students' financial decision-making. While higher financial literacy helps international students make more rational financial decisions, personal financial attitudes, economic stress, and cultural differences tend to limit their financial management skills. The sample size of this study was 10 individuals. The findings show that one of the biggest sources of financial stress in Dublin for a large proportion of the respondents was the problem of renting an apartment and the lack of sufficient funds limiting their financial literacy.
The results of this study can be used as a reference for international students in Ireland to help them improve and recognize financial literacy and financial management skills, and to develop more independent and rational international students. In addition, it is hoped that this study will provide valuable references and insights for future researchers exploring financial literacy and financial management among international students
Impact Of Social Media Marketing on the Financial Performance of SMEs in the Retail Industry in Nigeria
Get PDFThis research investigates the impact of social media marketing on the financial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos, Nigeria. In an increasingly digital world, SMEs must adapt to new marketing strategies to remain competitive. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter offer cost-effective means for these businesses to increase their reach, engage customers, and ultimately improve financial outcomes. The study aims to identify how social media marketing enhances sales, customer base growth, and profitability for SMEs, as well as the challenges these businesses face in leveraging these platforms.
A mixed-methods approach was employed, with data gathered from 23 SME owners in Lagos via structured questionnaires distributed through Google Forms. SPSS was used for quantitative analysis, focusing on descriptive statistics and financial performance indicators, while qualitative data was analyzed thematically to understand the challenges and opportunities faced by SMEs. The study draws on theories such as the Resource-Based View (RBV) by Barney (1991), emphasizing that digital marketing capabilities are valuable, rare, and provide SMEs with a competitive edge.
The results indicate that 73.9% of respondents found that social media marketing "Extremely" improved their business's financial performance. Key social media platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter—were used by 95.7% of the SMEs surveyed, with 60.9% reporting "Extremely" positive impacts on sales revenue and 78.3% experiencing increased profitability. Despite these successes, challenges such as lack of technical skills (87%) and high advertising costs (91.3%) were significant barriers.
The study recommends that SMEs invest in digital skills training and leverage advanced analytical tools to measure the return on investment from social media campaigns. Additionally, government policies should provide financial support and training programs to reduce advertising costs and improve digital infrastructure for SMEs. Future research should explore emerging platforms like TikTok and conduct longitudinal studies to capture the long-term impact of social media marketing on SME performance. This research contributes to a growing body of literature on digital marketing and provides practical insights for SMEs seeking sustained growth in a competitive market